News Breaker
Teal season strong for many, but Southeast Louisiana struggled
As the last feathers hit the pond on the September teal season, many hunters around the state were happy with their newly stocked freezers.[…]
News Breaker
Hurricane Coverage
Barrier islands take hit after Hurricane Isaac, coastal restoration group says
It is well understood that the coastal areas of Louisiana are rapidly eroding. And the day-to-day erosion advances whenever storm events such as Hurricane Isaac batter the state’s coastal areas.[…]
Hurricane Coverage
Hurricane Isaac-related fish kills not as serious as past storms, LDWF says
Final numbers aren’t in yet, but the Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries said anglers in certain freshwater areas of Southeast Louisiana likely will feel the impact of Hurricane Isaac-related fish kills.[…]
Alligator
State-record gator killed in Mississippi
It broke a trolling motor. It broke a boat trailer winch strap. But what the 697 1/2-pounder will most be remembered for breaking is Mississippi’s record for heaviest alligator ever taken by a hunter.[…]
Fishing Tournaments
2013 Central Opens include stop on the Red River
The 2013 Bassmaster Central Open tournament circuit opens with a stop at the Red River out of Shreveport on April 25-27, B.A.S.S. announced.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Three men busted with 62 redfish after leaving The Pen near Lafitte
Three Jefferson Parish men were cited Friday (Sept. 21) for allegedly keeping more than four times their legal four-man limit of redfish during a Lafitte fishing trip, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries said.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Web site created to help Shell Beach marina rebuild
Until a week ago, John James of New Orleans had never been to Shell Beach.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
Body of missing Ouachita River angler found
The body of a 64-year-old Monroe man who was reported missing Thursday (Sept. 20) was found Saturday (Sept. 22), the Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries reported.[…]
Events & Announcements
October magazine en route to printers
The Louisiana Sportsman staff can’t wait to share the October issue with its readers. The magazine will be heading to the printers today (Sept. 20) and start arriving in mailboxes and on newsstands beginning next week.[…]
News Breaker
Eight men cited by LDWF for exceeding legal limit of teal
Eight men were cited in two separate Catahoula Lake incidents this weekend for killing more teal than legal limits allow, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries reported today (Sept. 17).[…]
Hurricane Coverage
Breton Sound Marina open two weeks after Hurricane Isaac
Hurricane Isaac was not kind to Hopedale’s Breton Sound Marina, but it’s back in business, owner Glenn Sanchez said.[…]
Hurricane Coverage
Empire’s Delta Marina back in business following Hurricane Isaac
Delta Marina in Empire is back in operation after Hurricane Isaac knocked out power and interrupted access to lower Plaquemines Parish, Darren Angelo confirmed yesterday (Sept. 12).
Angelo said live bait is available, and that the fishing reports from the area are fantastic. The temporary phone number for the marina (until the main phone lines are restored) is 318-801-0743.[…]
Hurricane Coverage
Pearl River WMA reopened by LDWF
All of Pearl River Wildlife Management Area was is now open, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries announced today (Sept. 11).[…]
Hurricane Coverage
Maurepas Swamp WMA reopened
Maurepas Swamp Wildlife Management area has reopened by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries.[…]
Hurricane Coverage
Campo’s Marina rebuilding after severe hit from Hurricane Isaac
In the wake of Isaac’s destruction, clean-up and repair is under way all along our coastal areas. Shell Beach was surprised by much higher water levels than anyone expected, and all ground level structures took a beating from both wind and water.[…]
Hurricane Coverage
Three WMAs reopen
Two wildlife management areas and a portion of a third closed because of Hurricane Isaac will reopen tomorrow (Sept. 8), the Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries said today.[…]